Dorset Best Village Competition entry deadline is fast approaching. Entries have to be in by 5pm on Monday 11th April. There is more than £2,000 in prize money that will be given away to winners in the available categories. The competition is organised by Dorset Community Action (DCA) and entry packs have been sent to parish councils, village hall committees and numerous other active community groups. Full story: Read more
Devo bid to boost prosperity for South West goes to Government
Council chiefs and business leaders in Devon and Somerset have submitted their ‘prospectus for productivity’ to the Government in a bid to win more powers to boost jobs and growth. They say they want a ‘devolution revolution’ to improve the lives of people in Devon and Somerset. The prospectus has been submitted to the Government after being separately endorsed by every local authority in the two counties. Full story: Read more
85% of parents would change their family diet to help protect the planet – and the South West is leading the way
New survey results released by WWF-UK have revealed that 85% of parents of primary school age children are willing to change their family diet to help protect the environment. Unfortunately, only 13% of parents nationwide are currently taking steps to improve their impact, with a lack of information on the subject holding many of them back. Full story: Read more